Abstract: A device for attaching insulator pods to wires having terminals thereon which is mounted on, for operation with, a wire cutter. A vibratory bowl arranges pods in position for attachment to the terminal on the wire, and wire grippers and terminal grippers are provided for holding the wire and terminal as the pod is attached to the terminal. A pneumatic cylinder moves the pod from the arranged position onto the terminal. As the pod is moved onto the terminal, the terminal gripper is encountered and is moved rearwardly on the terminal for a distance and then away from the terminal, permitting the pod to be slid fully onto the terminal. A set screw disposed between the wire gripper and terminal gripper is encountered by the pod as the pod is slid onto the terminal and causes the pod to angle upward slightly, thereby locking the pod in place on the terminal.